Katelyn Hansen
Omaha
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Horticultural Assistant
Nebraska Game and Parks
05.2025 - Current
- Perform technical tree work including pruning, removals, and mitigation of hazardous trees; proficient in daily chainsaw operation, chippers, and aerial lift equipment.
- Identify tree species and a wide range of native and invasive plants to guide management decisions and restoration practices.
- Conduct natural resource work such as invasive species removal using mechanical and chemical methods, prairie and oak savanna restoration, and prescribed burns.
- Assist with prescribed fire operations and develop basic burn plan components; work safely and efficiently in all weather and field conditions.
Land Stewardship Intern
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed and restored prairies, woodlands, and oak savannas, using ecological restoration techniques.
- Collaborated with various crews and conservation professionals to plan and execute land stewardship projects, ensuring effective communication, problem-solving, and safety.
- Operated and maintained equipment, including chainsaws, pole saws, brush cutters, and UTVs.
- Completed S212 chainsaw training, learning the basics of tree felling, safety, and maintenance, and applied these skills in land management projects.
- Applied herbicide with various techniques and participated in prescribed burns.
- Improved tree and plant identification skills, allowing for better management of native and invasive species.
Associate
ALDI
07.2021 - 05.2025
- Manage checkout lines efficiently by scanning items quickly, handling card and cash transactions, and communicating with customers.
- Communicate with team members to unload delivery trucks, stock, and product.
- Provide quality customer service by greeting, answering their questions, and helping them locate products.
- Worked in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment by efficiently stocking shelves, managing inventory, and maintaining store cleanliness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, Geography and Planning, Sustainability
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE12.2024
High School Diploma -
Elkhorn South High School
Elkhorn, NE05.2021
Skills
- Familiar with mapping, data analysis, and spatial data management using GIS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to ID various tree and plant species
- Mix and apply herbicides safely for targeted invasive species control
- Knowledgeable in native habitat restoration
- Operate tractors and attachments for land management tasks
- Proficient in chainsaw use, tree felling, pruning, and removals
Certification
- S130/S190-Basic Wildland Fire Behavior Training
- S212-Wildland Chainsaws
Timeline
Horticultural Assistant
Nebraska Game and Parks
05.2025 - Current
Land Stewardship Intern
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
05.2024 - 08.2024
Associate
ALDI
07.2021 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, Geography and Planning, Sustainability
University of Nebraska At Omaha
High School Diploma -
Elkhorn South High School